A Nurse Working in a Pediatric Clinic Is Collecting Data

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in a pediatric clinic is collecting data on children as part of a research study.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Do not inform children or parents of the data collection.
• B) Obtain parental consent only for all children enrolled.
• C) Obtain written assent from children 12 and older.
• D) Only inform the parents of the research study and methods.

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